computer not remembering time and date.

BBJ · 08-26-2004, 06:11 AM

When I power up my computer, (Compaq Deskpro Win 98), after being off overnight, I have to hit F1 a couple of times and reset the time and date. Any clues anybody?

08-26-2004, 06:14 AM

Hi,

I would guess that your onboard battery is dead. They cost only about five bucks at a computer store and are easy to put in. Just make sure you get the new one in the same way you took it out.

mdg66 · 08-26-2004, 06:40 AM

I had the same problem just a while back and the same thing was happening. The battery was the problem.

georgeedwards · 08-26-2004, 07:29 AM

yeh CMOS battery - its flat dude.

Get a new one

08-26-2004, 06:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
BBJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 1 OS: win98	computer not remembering time and date. When I power up my computer, (Compaq Deskpro Win 98), after being off overnight, I have to hit F1 a couple of times and reset the time and date. Any clues anybody?

08-26-2004, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
georgeedwards Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 79 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	yeh CMOS battery - its flat dude. Get a new one __________________ "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes"

08-26-2004, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, I would guess that your onboard battery is dead. They cost only about five bucks at a computer store and are easy to put in. Just make sure you get the new one in the same way you took it out.

08-26-2004, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
mdg66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: W. Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 115 OS: XP home Media Center	I had the same problem just a while back and the same thing was happening. The battery was the problem.